A Plaque-Type Solitary Reticulohistiocytoma in a Two-Year-Old Boy
Reticulohistiocytoma (RH) is a dermal histiocytic infiltration composed of large histiocytes with eosinophilic glassy cytoplasm. RH is classified into three clinical forms: solitary RH, diffuse cutaneous RH without systemic involvement and multicentric reticulohistiocytosis with systemic diseases. S...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2015-01-01
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| Series: | Case Reports in Dermatology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/371733 |
| Summary: | Reticulohistiocytoma (RH) is a dermal histiocytic infiltration composed of large histiocytes with eosinophilic glassy cytoplasm. RH is classified into three clinical forms: solitary RH, diffuse cutaneous RH without systemic involvement and multicentric reticulohistiocytosis with systemic diseases. Solitary RH generally manifests as a nodular lesion in adults without accompanying systemic diseases. Herein, we describe a case of solitary RH with an atypical clinical manifestation as a red-brown-colored plaque in a 2-year-old boy. Atypical presentations of RH may pose diagnostic difficulty unless RH is considered. A correct diagnosis of RH can ensure avoidance of unnecessary invasive procedures. |
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| ISSN: | 1662-6567 |